horde
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Highlighting the swarming horde was the example filmed by marine biologist Kori Burkhardt—of a shark she dubbed Kamakai—which was 18 feet long and is, presumably, growing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
It was only a few days ago that the horde from the fjords was in Boston taking over the subway system before their team’s first match, a 4-1 victory over Iraq.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
What’s more intimidating, an 800-pound gorilla or a horde of small ones?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
In the fall of 2015, a horde of lawyers from across the country descended on Las Vegas and beelined for the Bellagio Resort and Casino.
From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026
It’s sliding under some of the nearby tents, leaping over people with ease, and running from a horde of mongooses.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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